Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

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It is the practice of the Travis County Commissioners Court to allow the public to testify before the Commissioners Court on any item listed on this agenda whether it is posted formally as a public hearing or not.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 15 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOTS 2, 3, 6 AND 7 OF THE OLD MANCHACA SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

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SPECIAL ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION’S 13TH ANNUAL FATHER’S DAY PARADE AND FIESTA TO BE HELD ON JUNE 8, 2013. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION OBSERVING JUNE 7, 2013 AS “LET’S PLAY DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

5. RECEIVE UPDATE AND PRESENTATION FROM COUNCIL ON AT-RISK YOUTH (CARY).
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVING THE 2013 ELIGIBILITY FORM FOR THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 15 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOTS 2, 3, 6 AND 7 OF THE OLD MANCHACA SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SPANISH OAKS SECTION XI FINAL PLAT (FINAL PLAT – 32 TOTAL LOTS: 29 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, 1 PRIVATE STREET, DRAINAGE, AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOT, 1 OPEN SPACE AND DRAINAGE LOT, AND 1 OPEN SPACE LOT – 51.75 ACRES – SPANISH OAKS CLUB BOULEVARD – CITY OF BEE CAVE ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SPANISH OAKS SECTION XI PRELIMINARY PLAN (PRELIMINARY PLAN – 32 TOTAL LOTS: 29 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, 1 PRIVATE STREET, DRAINAGE, AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOT, 1 OPEN SPACE AND DRAINAGE LOT, AND 1 OPEN SPACE LOT – 51.75 ACRES – SPANISH OAKS CLUB BOULEVARD – CITY OF BEE CAVE ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH HUNS RFC, INC. FOR A RUGBY TOURNAMENT AT NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO STATE AND COUNTY ON-SITE SEWAGE REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A SEPTIC DRAINFIELD TO ENCROACH ON A SETBACK TO DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS AT 20707 POST OAK PARKWAY IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE IV-A; AND
2. THE USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE FISCAL POSTING FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE IV-A IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FROM THE LATINO HEALTH CARE FORUM TO FUND TRAINING FOR UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED TRAVIS COUNTY VETERANS TO BECOME CERTIFIED COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
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14. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT REGARDING RECOMMENDED INCREASES TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FEES, BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2014.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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16. REVIEW AND APPROVE ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST PROGRAM AND USDA SCHOOL COMMODITY PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
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17. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $1,142,923.03 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 17 TO MAY 23, 2013.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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19.        A.    REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REIMBURSEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES
                    WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TUITION
                    REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM SECTIONS 10.020 THROUGH 10.022; AND

2. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS APPROVED.

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20. REVISED LANGUAGE CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ALLOCATE A PORTION OF THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE NED GRANGER BUILDING AS STAFF LOCKER AND SHOWER ROOMS.
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21. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSUMPTIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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1. PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS; AND
2. 2013 PARCEL FEE RATE (TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR).

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT DOING BUSINESS AS CENTRAL HEALTH.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR COPY PAPER, IFB NO. B1304-005-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, UNISOURCE.
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25. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, CP&Y, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO RFQ NO. Q1210-008-JW, OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD AT ONION CREEK BRIDGE PROJECT.
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26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR COUNTYWIDE FURNITURE, IFB NO. 1302-011-CW, TO THE RESPONSIVE LOW BIDDERS:
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1. AUSTIN BUSINESS FURNITURE: GLOBAL, NATIONAL OFFICE FURNITURE, MAYLINE, NEUTRAL POSTURE, OFFICE STAR, AND ALLSTEEL
2. BUSINESS INTERIORS BY STAPLES D/B/A STAPLES ADVANTAGE: HON, OFFICES TO GO, AND AFFORDABLE INTERIOR SYSTEMS

OTHER ITEMS

27. AT 11:00 A.M. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:

1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES; AND
2. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

28. REQUEST APPROVAL FOR HIRING A FORMER CRIMINAL COURT MAGISTRATE AS A VISITING CIVIL ASSOCIATE JUDGE.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF KAREN FROMEL TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

Note 1 Gov’t Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov’t Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 Gov’t Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 Gov’t Code Ann 551.076, Security
Note 5 Gov’t Code Ann 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations

The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED ON MAY 20, 2013 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FEE SIMPLE INTEREST (PARCEL 8) AND TWO TEMPORARY EASEMENTS (PARCELS 8TEA AND 8TEB), RECEIVED FROM THE GUTIERREZ FAMILY, FOR PROPERTY NEEDED AS FUTURE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLANNED FRATE BARKER ROAD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT THREE. ² (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER-TO-SELL TEMPORARY EASEMENT RIGHTS FOR PARCEL # 12TE, RECEIVED FROM BEE CREEK STABLES L.P. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DRIVEWAY APRON AS PART OF THE BEE CREEK ROAD IMPROVEMENT 2011 BOND PROJECT IN PRECINCT THREE. ² (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 21 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND NEAR STATE HIGHWAY 130 AND CAMERON ROAD FOR INCLUSION IN THE EASTERN CREEKS OPEN SPACE PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM IN PRECINCT TWO. ²
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33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN A CLAIM REGARDING RONALD “BIANCA” CRUZ-GARCIA.¹
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34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY’S INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION REGARDING CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE STATUS OF CONTRACT WITH RENEA HICKS. ¹

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE ISSUES AT 700 LAVACA WITH DUBOIS, BRYANT AND CAMPBELL, L.L.P. ^{1 AND 2}
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CONSENT ITEMS

C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THREE PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOTS 64 AND 65, BLOCK A OF KINGSBERRY PARK IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM URS, DISCUSS VARIOUS REPORTS PREPARED TO DATE RELATING TO THE CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE, AND RELATED ISSUES.
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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
SHERATON HOTEL, 701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2013, 12:00 NOON TO 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ON MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2013, AT 6:00 P.M.

(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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